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Post by DennLeo on Jan 19, 2024 6:14:24 GMT -7
I just preordered a Scaley Mirage GR8 only because it looks awesome. Nowhere can I find the motor RPM listed. Do you Scaley guys know what the norm motor for Scaley cars are?
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Post by Tom Dolan on Jan 19, 2024 8:40:10 GMT -7
Generally they are 18K--and I have some on order for Colpar. I'd appreciate it if you got it there. I'll let you know when they get in.
Tom
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Post by Jim W on Jan 19, 2024 8:55:07 GMT -7
Scalextric has used motors that are rated at 18k at 12-volts. These motors may turn close to 21k at 12-volts. Scalextric did have some "sport" motors that you could buy that were rated at 20k, 25k or 30k at 12-volts. These "sport" motors had different colored labels to identify each motor. I bought a Scalextric "Pro" NASCAR kit, and the kit included all three motors. These "sport" motors may have had more RPM, but they didn't have very much torque, so I never used them in another car.
All motors will vary in performance, the usual statement may state, +/- 10%. We have seen some motors that were a little stronger, such as some of the slim line motors as used in F1 cars. One online seller states that the motor may turn 21k, but it is rated at 18k at 12-volts. The companies, such as Scalextric, will buy 1,000's of motors at a time from a company, by looking at the specs. Scalextric and most of the other manufacturers, will NOT design a motor, they will only buy what is available. I have read where a slotcar motor may have been the same motor that is used in full size car for moving maybe electrical mirrors or something else.
Back in the 1960's, each company may have given their specs for a slotcar motor to the company in Japan, and each company would have the case painted a different color to show their own motor. Now, each company will take what is given to them from the "barrel" of motors. They are maybe paying a dollar for a motor.
Jim W
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